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quick black bean soup & jalapeno cream

Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

Delicious and so quick to make. The additional of the jalapeno cream on top really adds a nice flavor.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For quick black bean soup & jalapeno cream

  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 sm
    red onion, small dice
  • 1/2
    red bell pepper, small dice
  • 2 can
    15 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 c
    reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c
    light sour cream
  • 1/4 c
    low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro, minced plus more for garnish
  • 1 tsp
    finely chopped fresh (or jarred) jalapeno pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    sherry
  • 1/2 tsp
    liquid smoke

How To Make quick black bean soup & jalapeno cream

  • 1
    In a large dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper - cook until tender.
  • 2
    Add the drained black beans, broth, chopped cilantro, cumin, oregano, and cayenne and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for approx. 20 min., stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Jalapeno Cream: Combine sour cream, yogurt, minced cilantro and jalapeno in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • 4
    After soup has cooked for 20 minutes, add the sherry and liquid smoke to the soup. Stir well and remove the soup from heat. If preferred, ladle half of the soup in a blender (or use an immersion blender) and puree the soup. Return pureed soup to the pot and heat for approx. 5 min. more.
  • 5
    To serve, top each bowl of soup with a dollop of the sour cream mixture and add additional cilantro for garnish.
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